Communications and Administrative Officer Job Description
Wildlife Clubs of Kenya (WCK) is charitable organization registered under the society’s Act. WCK main objective is to ‘Spread interest and knowledge about Wildlife and Environmental Conservation’. WCK offers various programmes that include: Mobile Education Unit, Ecology Programmes Youth and Communities based Wildlife and Environmental conservation projects, ESD- Education & Trainings for Sustainable Development, WCK College (CTTR)- Centre for Tourism Training & Research, Publication of Wildlife and Environmental conservation resource materials, the Komba Magazine and Wildlife Resources Centres -Hostels and Accommodation Facilities. WCK is present in six (6) regions within the country i.e Mombasa, Kisumu, Nakuru, Meru, Kitui and Nairobi.
- Company: Wildlife Clubs of Kenya
- Location: Kenya
- State: Nairobi
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: Administrative/Secretarial Jobs in Kenya - Advertising/Media Jobs in Kenya.
Position Overview:
In liaison with the senior Management, the Communication and administrative officer will be responsible for developing and implementing conservation education communications strategies and programs aimed at raising awareness and fostering a culture of conservation among local communities.
Key Responsibilities for this role will include:
Communications
- The position will involve a range of activities focusing on internal and external communication tasks for the organization as well as around the WCK-AWF project.
They will include:
- Devising and implementing the organizations communications strategies and tools with a view to increase the organizations profile and publicity
- Create and manage the organization content hub
- Managing the organization’s website and social media platforms;
- Oversee the design and production of the organizations printed and electronic materials i.e. the Komba magazine, news articles, posters, brochures and information materials.
- Devise and publish marketing materials and campaigns.
Administrative Support:
- Provide support in the office general management, including Oversee the day-to-day administrative activities of the project office and ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
- Schedule and assist in the organization of meetings, training workshop and events
- Maintain organized records and filing systems, both electronic and paper-based.
- Managing the members’ information and correspondences.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and other documents as needed.
- Undertake any other reasonable administrative duties as may be required
Requirements:
Essential Qualifications and Skills
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Information Management, IT or related field.
- Experience: A minimum of 4 years proven working experience in a similar or complementary role.
Skills:
- Strong writing, editing, and verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Excellent technology skills with proficiency in various software, internet tools, and digital platform
- Website content development and management
- Experience with social media management and content creation.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team environment.
- Proficiency in digital photography, video production, and graphic design
- Administrative and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Location: WCK HQ with travels to the Tsavo Landscape, Kenya
- Period: 1-year renewable contract.